Tet isn’t always about doing more. Sometimes, it’s about going somewhere that lets you slow down, together.
In Hòn Thơm, before Tet, during Tet, or after Tet feels the same. What makes the difference is the mood you carry into the journey.
Hon Thom Before Tet: A Quiet Way to Close the Year
Before Tết arrives, while the city is still moving fast and unfinished plans fill the days, Hon Thom feels different. Open, quiet, unhurried. A place where the air feels lighter and time slows on its own.
During this period, the weather is steady, with soft sunlight and calm seas. Visitor numbers are still moderate, so everything flows naturally. The cable car glides over open water, the coastline passes without crowds, and the day unfolds without the need to rush or plan every moment. It becomes less about fitting things in and more about letting the pace soften.
A trip to Hon Thom before Tet suits those who want to end the year gently. It can be a short escape with family, with someone close, or simply alone. A pause before the calendar turns. It is also a time when travel costs feel easier, removing one more reason to hurry or overthink the journey.
You do not need to stay long or do much. Sitting quietly in the cable car, watching the sea stretch endlessly below, letting the weight of the year settle. Sometimes, that is all it takes to close one chapter and welcome the next.
Hon Thom During Tet: A Calmer Way to Welcome Spring
From the 1st to the 5th day of Tet, Hon Thom enters its busiest rhythm of the year. The festive atmosphere is very evident, not just because of the cheerful crowds, but because the Tet feeling spreads from the families around.
On the first cable car ride of the year, it's easy to see families dressed in their spring outing attire, taking photos together, starting the new year together amidst the vast sea and sky. When everyone around is traveling with loved ones, the trip naturally embodies the true spirit of Tet - Tet is about being together, even if it's not in the familiar way.
The weather during this period is still beautiful: clear skies, plenty of sunshine, blue seas. Although it's more crowded than before Tet, it's a cheerful crowd that brings a warm and energetic feeling. A day at Hon Thom at this time is enough for both playing and resting, and capturing those very 'Tet' moments at the beginning of the year, from cheerful laughter to photos of togetherness amidst nature.
Especially during Tet, when booking tickets or combos through the app Sun Paradise Land, visitors have the chance to receive a 10% discount - up to VND 100,000 for bills from VND 1 million. This is just enough reason to make the early year spring trip easier to decide on, even during the peak season.
So, When Is The Best Time?
If you need a trip for a true break, to avoid crowds, and enjoy open space, Hon Thom before Tet would be very suitable. A slow pace, a seamless experience, enough to close the old year smoothly and with peace of mind.
And if you and your family want a bustling Tet atmosphere, then during Tet is a truly suitable time. When surrounded by families celebrating the New Year, the trip naturally brings the spirit of gathering at the beginning of the year - more fun, more energetic, yet not too rushed.
Aquatopia Water Park with many exciting and attractive games
Let Hon Thom Take Care of The Rest
Hon Thom does not have a "best time" for everyone, only the most suitable time for your vacation rhythm.
Some choose to go before Tet to close the old year peacefully, finding a moment of quiet before entering the new year. Some wait until the 1st to the 5th day of Tet to start the year with a clear festive atmosphere, with a sense of togetherness spreading from the surrounding families.
Whether you choose to go before or during Tet, proactively book your tickets or suitable combo early via the Sun Paradise Land app to maintain your desired pace. Just a little preparation in advance, and you will get a complete spring trip - where Tet is not rushed, not pressured, but starts gently amidst the blue sea and warm sunshine of Hon Thom.
